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Judge scolds Utah Legislature for legal gamesmanship in redistricting case, grants appeal anyway

Third District Judge Dianna Gibson grants certification but questions why lawmakers ignored faster routes to Utah Supreme Court

By Bryan Schott

/ 26 Dec 2025

Judge scolds Utah Legislature for legal gamesmanship in redistricting case, grants appeal anyway

'Twas the year in Utah politics

⏰ Tick Tock 9 days - First day candidates (except congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 27 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/

By Bryan Schott

/ 24 Dec 2025

Judge signals trouble for Legislature's redistricting appeal

On the house! We're making this one available to all readers. If you find it valuable, consider becoming a paid subscriber—your support is what keeps this kind

By Bryan Schott

/ 23 Dec 2025

Judge signals trouble for Legislature's redistricting appeal

Derek Kitchen makes his case for Congress

Former Utah State Senator Derek Kitchen joined the "Special Session" podcast to discuss his campaign for Utah's Congressional District 1—a seat that might not even

By Bryan Schott

/ 22 Dec 2025

Derek Kitchen makes his case for Congress

Legislature to judge: Finalize gerrymandering rulings so we can appeal

On the house! We're making this one available to all readers. If you find it valuable, consider becoming a paid subscriber—your support is what keeps this kind

By Bryan Schott

/ 22 Dec 2025

Legislature to judge: Finalize gerrymandering rulings so we can appeal

Mike Lee shares video from antisemitic podcaster who blamed Israel for Charlie Kirk shooting

Utah Republican amplifies Ian Carroll - a Pizzagate promoter who has pushed antisemitic conspiracy theories

By Bryan Schott

/ 19 Dec 2025

Mike Lee shares video from antisemitic podcaster who blamed Israel for Charlie Kirk shooting

Rep. Mike Kennedy, architect of Utah's transgender care ban, votes against federal crackdown

Utah Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy—architect of Utah’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors—broke with most of his party on Wednesday, voting against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Dec 2025

Rep. Mike Kennedy, architect of Utah's transgender care ban, votes against federal crackdown

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

⏰ Tick Tock 15 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 33 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Dec 2025

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is expected to leave in the coming weeks after less than a year on the job. Utah Sen. Mike Lee, one of Bongino’s loudest

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

Press Room recap: Gerrymandering drama, World Cup grifting, and War with Venezuela?

We covered a lot of ground in last-night's subscriber-only livestream. If you missed it, here are some highlights: The Legislature's Gerrymandering Stalling Tactics The dueling filings

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025